A Thematic Unit Study: The Mitten
November 13th, 2008
In my last post I write about creating a thematic unit study with one of my favorite books, Bear Snores On. Continue to enhance your homeschool curriculum with another one of my favorite winter themed books, The Mitten, by Jan Brett. This is a beautifully illustrated book and a silly tale that you and your children are sure to love.
- Study folktales and fairy tales. This website has great definitions, history, and examples for a unit study.
- Learn about the Ukraine and create a travel brochure. Lonely Planet has some interesting travel information about the Ukraine.
- Complete an author study on Jan Brett. She really is an interesting author/illustrator. You could read some of her other books and study her writing style. You could also visit her homepage and use the free activities and projects listed there.
Enjoy another good winter read with your children!
Do you have any other ideas for how you could use this book?
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I love the idea about learning about the Ukraine. It will be fun to use as we learn about different countries and customs. I also have a felt board set to go with the mitten.